SPFT 75: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rasputin
vs
Robinson

198 cm
26
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Rasputin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson staying out of range there.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rasputin .
Robinson avoids the body shot from Rasputin .
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasputin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rasputin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasputin somewhat.
Donk. Rasputin catches Robinson right on the button with a cross.
Rasputin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rasputin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Robinson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Rasputin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rasputin connects with a nice short shot to Robinson's temple.
Rasputin wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson tries to kick Rasputin off but Rasputin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rasputin is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is keen to just control but Robinson is a slippery customer.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rasputin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robinson has hold of Rasputin 's hands but Rasputin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rasputin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Robinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rasputin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rasputin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robinson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Robinson is trying to stand up here but Rasputin is controlling him well.

Rasputin wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rasputin is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
Rasputin throws a strike but Robinson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin works over Robinson with some ground and pound from guard.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Rasputin postures up.
Rasputin looking to pass the guard.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
Rasputin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson is looking to stand back up but Rasputin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Robinson.
Rasputin tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it.
Rasputin scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Rasputin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robinson has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson wants to control but Rasputin is keeping busy.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Rasputin has control of the leg.
Robinson is pressing down on Rasputin 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rasputin trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Rasputin cracks Robinson with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rasputin manages to get himself to full guard.

Rasputin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Rasputin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Robinson tries to clinch up.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rasputin is defended easily by Robinson.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rasputin here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson swings for the body but Rasputin moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rasputin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rasputin . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson looks to clinch
and Rasputin counters with a straight right hand.
Rasputin scores with a jab to the head.
Rasputin looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range.

Rasputin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rasputin is in Robinson's guard.
Robinson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasputin is controlling him.
Rasputin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rasputin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Robinson down.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rasputin has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin lands some shots froms side control.
Rasputin lands an elbow.
Rasputin is working Robinson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rasputin throws an elbow but Robinson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rasputin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rasputin trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Piotr Rasputin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson tries to escape but Rasputin is in control.
Rasputin is putting a hurting on Robinson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Robinson struggling a bit here.
Rasputin cracks Robinson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Robinson sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to escape.
Rasputin lands strikes from half guard.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard but Rasputin has passed into side control.
Robinson seems a little lost for a moment, as Rasputin dominates the positioning.
Rasputin working the head with strikes.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Rasputin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rasputin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Robinson taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rasputin connects with a nice short shot to Robinson's temple.
Rasputin is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rasputin scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Rasputin is looking for a kimura here.
Robinson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rasputin .
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rasputin lands a couple of elbows.
Rasputin 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Rasputin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Rasputin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Robinson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rasputin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rasputin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rasputin is working Robinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rasputin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Rasputin scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasputin lands a couple of digs.
Robinson working a defensive guard but Rasputin manages to pass into side control anyway.

Rasputin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson dodges the ground and pound from Rasputin .
Robinson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rasputin working the ground and pound.
Rasputin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rasputin lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The strikes coming from Rasputin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Robinson pushes Rasputin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rasputin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rasputin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Robinson some visible discomfort.
Rasputin working the body and head with strikes.
Robinson is trying to control Rasputin 's posture but Rasputin avoids it.
Piotr Rasputin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Rasputin 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rasputin trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Rasputin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Robinson is avoiding damage well.
Rasputin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Robinson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Robinson is trying to buck Rasputin off.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rasputin scores with punches from side control.

Rasputin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Robinson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Robinson is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin advances nicely into full mount.
Rasputin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Robinson hang on?
Robinson is still in real trouble! Can Rasputin finish him?
Rasputin lands a big elbow - Robinson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Robinson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Piotr Rasputin !
Piotr Rasputin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Koreshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wikus Van Der Merwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koreshkov comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - One Step Closer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Koreshkov
vs
Van Der Merwe

170 cm
20
135 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

215 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Koreshkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wikus Van Der Merwe!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Der Merwe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koreshkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Der Merwe.
Koreshkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koreshkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Der Merwe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Der Merwe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koreshkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Der Merwe tries to close the distance and clinch but Koreshkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Der Merwe moves in looking to clinch but Koreshkov pushes him off.
Van Der Merwe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koreshkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Der Merwe's head.
Koreshkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Der Merwe shoots in for a takedown but Koreshkov shows good takedown defense.
Andrey Koreshkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wikus Van Der Merwe.
Koreshkov lands a nice hook to Van Der Merwe's body. Van Der Merwe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Der Merwe tries to close the distance and clinch but Koreshkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Der Merwe is looking to clinch but Koreshkov is avoiding it.
Van Der Merwe blocks a head kick by Koreshkov.

Van Der Merwe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Der Merwe prevents Koreshkov from breaking the clinch.
Van Der Merwe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koreshkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Der Merwe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koreshkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Der Merwe somewhat.
Van Der Merwe shoots for a double leg takedown but Koreshkov sprawls well. He's pushed Van Der Merwe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koreshkov throws a one two combo.
Van Der Merwe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Andrey Koreshkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Der Merwe shoots in for a double leg but Koreshkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Der Merwe looks winded!
Van Der Merwe wants to clinch.
Koreshkov throws a head kick that misses.
Koreshkov throws a head kick but Van Der Merwe moves out of range.
Van Der Merwe shoots in for a takedown but Koreshkov shows good takedown defense.
Koreshkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Der Merwe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Van Der Merwe wants to clinch.
Koreshkov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Der Merwe takes a step back to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Der Merwe throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Merwe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koreshkov.
Van Der Merwe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koreshkov counters with a three punch combo that has Van Der Merwe backing up. Van Der Merwe nods at Koreshkov to acknowledge the strikes.
Koreshkov scores with a head kick.
Koreshkov lands a head kick. Van Der Merwe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Der Merwe.
Van Der Merwe loads up on a big right hand but Koreshkov slips the punch.
Van Der Merwe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koreshkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wikus Van Der Merwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Merwe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koreshkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Der Merwe dives in and grabs Koreshkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koreshkov pushes down on Van Der Merwe's head and hops out.
Koreshkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Der Merwe tries to close the distance and clinch but Koreshkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Merwe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koreshkov circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koreshkov.
Van Der Merwe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koreshkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Koreshkov throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Merwe moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Koreshkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koreshkov.
Koreshkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Koreshkov lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Koreshkov.
Van Der Merwe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koreshkov pinned against the cage. Koreshkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Der Merwe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koreshkov defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Merwe moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Van Der Merwe with that takedown attempt.
Van Der Merwe blocks a head kick by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Der Merwe.
Van Der Merwe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koreshkov but Koreshkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Der Merwe throws a hook but Koreshkov avoids it easily.
Van Der Merwe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koreshkov counters with a series of strikes. Van Der Merwe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Van Der Merwe tries to clinch there but Koreshkov circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Merwe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Merwe moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Der Merwe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Der Merwe shoots in and drives through. Koreshkov sprawls well.
Van Der Merwe moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Der Merwe walks into a left hand.
Koreshkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Koreshkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Koreshkov throws the kick towards the body but Van Der Merwe avoids it.
Van Der Merwe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koreshkov defends it nicely.
Koreshkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Der Merwe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Koreshkov counters with a left and a right that stings Van Der Merwe.
Van Der Merwe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koreshkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Der Merwe.
Van Der Merwe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koreshkov sprawls well. Koreshkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Der Merwe gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrey Koreshkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wikus Van Der Merwe.
Koreshkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Merwe is breathing heavily.
Koreshkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Der Merwe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koreshkov but Koreshkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koreshkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Der Merwe dodges the punch combination from Koreshkov.
Andrey Koreshkov is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Merwe. Koreshkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Der Merwe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koreshkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andrey Koreshkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koreshkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Merwe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koreshkov. Koreshkov obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the liver by Koreshkov. Beautiful body shot.
Koreshkov throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Merwe moves out of range easily.
Van Der Merwe shoots in and drives through. Koreshkov sprawls well.
Van Der Merwe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koreshkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koreshkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koreshkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Koreshkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koreshkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koreshkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Der Merwe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Der Merwe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koreshkov as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov misses with a head kick.
Van Der Merwe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Der Merwe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Der Merwe tries to close the distance and clinch but Koreshkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Merwe moves in looking to clinch but Koreshkov pushes him off.
Van Der Merwe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koreshkov defends it nicely.
Koreshkov lands with an overhand left.
Koreshkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Der Merwe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koreshkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koreshkov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Der Merwe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koreshkov throws a head kick but Van Der Merwe moves out of range.
Koreshkov ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Merwe.
Van Der Merwe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koreshkov misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Merwe misses with a takedown attempt - Koreshkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Der Merwe is trying desperately to land a takedown but Koreshkov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Van Der Merwe.
Koreshkov scores with a kick to the body.
Koreshkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koreshkov throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Merwe moves out of range easily.
Koreshkov throws a head kick but Van Der Merwe moves out of range.
Koreshkov delivers a nice body kick.

Van Der Merwe rushes Koreshkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Der Merwe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koreshkov takes a shot to the head.
Van Der Merwe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koreshkov avoids it.
Van Der Merwe stalling.
Van Der Merwe is looking to control Koreshkov's arms but Koreshkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Der Merwe has his back to the cage.
Koreshkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Der Merwe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Koreshkov.
Van Der Merwe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koreshkov is trying to break the clinch but Van Der Merwe has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Merwe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koreshkov is trying to force a seperation but Van Der Merwe has the dominant position.
Van Der Merwe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Der Merwe.

Koreshkov breaks from the clinch.
Van Der Merwe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Der Merwe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Der Merwe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Der Merwe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koreshkov pinned against the cage. Koreshkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Van Der Merwe moves into the clinch.
Van Der Merwe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Koreshkov wants the takedown. Van Der Merwe is fighting it off but Koreshkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Van Der Merwe's guard against the cage.
Van Der Merwe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Koreshkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Der Merwe on the ground.

Koreshkov gets to his feet - Van Der Merwe follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Koreshkov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Van Der Merwe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Der Merwe misses with a head kick.
Van Der Merwe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koreshkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Koreshkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Van Der Merwe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koreshkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Der Merwe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Der Merwe is pressed up against the cage. Koreshkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Der Merwe down to the mat. Van Der Merwe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koreshkov throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Merwe moves out of range easily.
Koreshkov looks for the body kick but Van Der Merwe saw that one coming.
Van Der Merwe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Der Merwe avoids the head kick by Koreshkov.
Van Der Merwe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Koreshkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koreshkov misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Der Merwe.
Andrey Koreshkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wikus Van Der Merwe.
Koreshkov throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Merwe moves out of range easily.
Van Der Merwe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Der Merwe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Der Merwe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koreshkov throws a combination. Van Der Merwe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Koreshkov throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Merwe moves out of range easily.
Van Der Merwe shoots in for a double leg but Koreshkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koreshkov scores with a nice right hand.
Koreshkov cracks Van Der Merwe with an open hand slap.
Koreshkov misses with a few strikes there.
Van Der Merwe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Der Merwe's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Der Merwe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Der Merwe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koreshkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Koreshkov connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koreshkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koreshkov stuffs the takedown.
Van Der Merwe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Der Merwe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Der Merwe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Der Merwe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koreshkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Der Merwe somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koreshkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Der Merwe momentarily.
Koreshkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Der Merwe is looking to clinch.
Koreshkov scores with the left hand. Van Der Merwe knows he should have avoided that one.

Koreshkov tries to keep at a distance but Van Der Merwe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Der Merwe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koreshkov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Der Merwe throws an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Der Merwe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Koreshkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Der Merwe prevents it.
Van Der Merwe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Der Merwe stalling in the clinch but Koreshkov improves position.
Koreshkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Der Merwe tries a body shot but Koreshkov blocks it.
Van Der Merwe lands a body shot.
Koreshkov has had enough of the clinch but Van Der Merwe keeps him there for the moment.
Van Der Merwe misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Der Merwe.
Van Der Merwe can't find room to land a body shot as Koreshkov controls the action.
Van Der Merwe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Der Merwe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Merwe is working Koreshkov over against the cage.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Van Der Merwe.
Van Der Merwe is trying to maintain a safe position but Koreshkov gets an underhook and turns Van Der Merwe into the cage.
Van Der Merwe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Van Der Merwe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Der Merwe tries to stall but Koreshkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Van Der Merwe won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Van Der Merwe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Der Merwe tries to throw a body punch but Koreshkov avoids it by throwing Van Der Merwe back against the cage.
Van Der Merwe trying to stall but Koreshkov improves his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Van Der Merwe holds him up against the cage and eventually Koreshkov drops back down to his feet.
Koreshkov tries to circle away but Van Der Merwe has him pinned against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wikus Van Der Merwe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koreshkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Koreshkov!
A victorious Andrey Koreshkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gleiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedikt Pushkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Gleiser
vs
Pushkar

190 cm
33
231 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

212 cm
30
285 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Damnfield clothing
CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Gleiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benedikt Pushkar!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pushkar takes a swing at Gleiser's ribcage but misses.
Gleiser tries to close the distance and clinch but Pushkar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Pushkar tries to keep at a distance but Gleiser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pushkar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pushkar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gleiser gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Gleiser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gleiser has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pushkar wants a takedown.
Michael Gleiser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedikt Pushkar.
Pushkar tries to score a body lock takedown but Gleiser shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pushkar is looking for a takedown.
Gleiser is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gleiser landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pushkar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gleiser wants to break free but Pushkar has control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gleiser tries to land knees in the clinch but Pushkar avoids the damage to the body.
Pushkar is trying to drag Gleiser to the mat but Gleiser just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Pushkar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michael Gleiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkar is looking to chop away at Gleiser's legs.
Pushkar punishes Gleiser's body with a nice straight punch.
Gleiser misses with a wild combination.
Gleiser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pushkar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pushkar misses with a wild body shot.
Pushkar throws a low kick but Gleiser avoids it.
Pushkar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gleiser stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gleiser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pushkar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pushkar looks for the body kick but Gleiser saw that one coming.
Gleiser fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gleiser moves in looking to clinch but Pushkar pushes him off.
Michael Gleiser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pushkar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gleiser has time to react.

It looks like Michael Gleiser has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pushkar closes the distance and clinches.
Pushkar keeps control of Gleiser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gleiser working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gleiser wants to get back to striking at distance but Pushkar won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar tries to score a body lock takedown but Gleiser shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gleiser is trying to break free.
Pushkar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gleiser gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pushkar keeps control of Gleiser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gleiser is trying to push Pushkar away but Pushkar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gleiser tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pushkar avoids it.

Gleiser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gleiser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gleiser misses with the combination.
Pushkar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gleiser lands with a nice combination. Pushkar backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Benedikt Pushkar has been cut.

Gleiser has managed to clinch.

Gleiser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pushkar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pushkar looks to land a body kick but Gleiser moved away.
Gleiser throws a nice looking combination but Pushkar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser tries to clinch up but Pushkar circles away and keeps his distance.
Pushkar throws a combination. Gleiser tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pushkar scores with a hook.

Michael Gleiser's cut is getting worse.
Gleiser stuffs the takedown attempt from Pushkar. Pushkar gets slowly back to his feet.
Pushkar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pushkar keeps the fight on the outside.
Pushkar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gleiser moves away.
Gleiser tries to clinch but Pushkar is having none of it.
Gleiser is looking to clinch but Pushkar is avoiding it.
Pushkar shoots in looking for a takedown but Gleiser manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pushkar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pushkar misses with a straight left.
Gleiser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pushkar.
Gleiser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pushkar.
Pushkar fails to land with a series of punches.

Gleiser clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pushkar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pushkar looks winded!
Gleiser is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pushkar is keeping busy.
Gleiser tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Gleiser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Pushkar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gleiser tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pushkar is in Gleiser's guard.
Gleiser has his hands on Pushkar's head, controlling the position.
Pushkar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gleiser is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gleiser controls Pushkar momentarily but Pushkar frees himself.
Gleiser is controlling Pushkar's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Gleiser will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pushkar avoids a punch combination nicely.

Gleiser darts in and clinches Pushkar up against the cage.
Pushkar wants to take the fight to the mat but Gleiser manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Gleiser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gleiser tries to close the distance and clinch but Pushkar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gleiser tries to clinch up but Pushkar circles away and keeps his distance.
Gleiser tries to clinch up but Pushkar circles away and keeps his distance.
Gleiser moves in looking to clinch but Pushkar pushes him off.
Gleiser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gleiser misses with an uppercut. Pushkar saw that one coming.
Gleiser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pushkar.
Gleiser wants to clinch up but Pushkar keeps it at a distance.
Benedikt Pushkar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pushkar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gleiser.
Pushkar circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleiser scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pushkar swings for the body but Gleiser moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Pushkar.
Pushkar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gleiser stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gleiser tries to bum rush Pushkar with a series of wild strikes but Pushkar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pushkar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gleiser.
Gleiser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pushkar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Pushkar.
Gleiser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pushkar.

Pushkar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gleiser trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gleiser tries to roll over but Pushkar keeps him under control.
Pushkar is trying to control the action in half guard but Gleiser is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gleiser wants to get back to his feet.
Gleiser controlling the position well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gleiser misses with a double jab

and Pushkar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gleiser's guard.
Gleiser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pushkar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pushkar being controlled here momentarily.
Gleiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Gleiser, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gleiser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gleiser is pulling down on Pushkar's head to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Gleiser wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gleiser misses with a wild combination.
Gleiser misses with a series of wild punches.
Gleiser fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pushkar clobbers Gleiser with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pushkar scores with a shot to the body.
Pushkar stalks Gleiser and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gleiser's face. Gleiser staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gleiser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pushkar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gleiser throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Pushkar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pushkar looking to pass the guard.
Pushkar wants to control from the top but Gleiser keeps moving.
Pushkar chips away with some ground and pound.
Gleiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Gleiser, not yet.
Pushkar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pushkar trying to control but Gleiser is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gleiser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pushkar is aware though and is defending well.
Pushkar lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkar trying to control but Gleiser is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedikt Pushkar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gleiser misses with a few strikes there.
Pushkar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gleiser misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Gleiser as Pushkar shoots in.
Gleiser wants to clinch

and Pushkar counters with a shoot takedown. Gleiser fights it but they end up in guard.
Gleiser working a defensive guard but Pushkar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gleiser is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gleiser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pushkar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gleiser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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Gleiser is trying to buck Pushkar off.
Pushkar in the domination position with Gleiser hanging on.
Gleiser struggling a bit here.
Pushkar cracks Gleiser with a big right hand but Gleiser just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gleiser might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Gleiser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser taking a bit of punishment here - Pushkar scoring with strikes.

Jeez, Michael Gleiser's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Gleiser's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benedikt Pushkar!
A relieved looking Benedikt Pushkar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mink Furer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All or Nothing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nothing is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vegan Reich - The Way It Is. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Furer
vs
or Nothing

187 cm
30
155 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

175 cm
37
159 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mink Furer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, All or Nothing!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Furer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nothing has his hands clasped together around Furer's back. He's all about the action.
Furer with the ground and pound but Nothing uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Furer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Furer throwing strikes but missing.

Furer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nothing is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nothing has escaped and now he's on top!
Furer tries to strike from the bottom.
Furer is trying to control the position but Nothing postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furer striking off his back but it's not causing Nothing any problems.
Nothing controls from within his opponent's guard.
Furer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nothing manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nothing is controlling the pace.
Furer tries to get to full guard but Nothing has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furer is trying to control but Nothing passes into side control!
Furer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nothing avoids the strikes from the bottom by Furer.
Furer wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Nothing slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. All or Nothing wasn't active enough on the ground.

Furer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nothing is controlling Furer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Furer is keen to just control but Nothing is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Furer is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nothing blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furer.
Nothing is trying to get back to full guard.
Furer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Furer with the ground and pound but Nothing uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nothing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furer.
Furer throws a strike but Nothing rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mink Furer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nothing gets caught flat footed, as Furer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nothing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furer.
Nothing looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Furer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nothing pulls Furer in close to prevent any damage.
Furer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furer with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furer throws a big right hand that misses.
Furer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Furer throws a big right hand that misses.
Furer throws a big elbow that misses.
Nothing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nothing looking for a sweep. Not yet Nothing, not yet.
Furer tries to stand but Nothing is controlling from the bottom.
Nothing controlling the position.
Nothing has momentary wrist control but Furer slips an elbow through the middle.
Furer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nothing's head.
Furer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furer being controlled here momentarily.
Furer throws a strike but Nothing rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Furer wants to stand but Nothing is controlling the position.
Furer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Furer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Furer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Furer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Furer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nothing uses it to pass to side control.
Furer is looking for a sweep.
Furer wants to control but Nothing postures up.
Nothing in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nothing avoids the strikes from the bottom by Furer.
Nothing controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furer is looking to regain half guard here but Nothing keeps moving and retains side control.
Furer can't do much from the bottom here.
Nothing controls the position.
Nothing blocks the strikes from Furer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee asks Nothing politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nothing prefers to stall for the moment though.

OK we're going to have a standup here. All or Nothing hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A left lands for Nothing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mink Furer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Furer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Furer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nothing avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Furer.
Nothing defending against the ground and pound.
Mink Furer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nothing gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Furer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Furer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nothing controlling the position well.
Furer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nothing's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nothing taking some punishment here, with Furer in his half guard.
Furer tries to pass to full mount but Nothing defends it.
Nothing has his hands clasped together around Furer's back. He's all about the action.
Furer working the head and body with strikes.
Furer throwing shots but Nothing is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furer looks to land a strike but Nothing avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Furer tries to free his leg and advance position but Nothing is retaining full guard.
Nothing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Furer postures up in Nothing's guard and throws a big left but Nothing blocks it.
Furer throws an elbow that misses. Nothing uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Furer's guard. Nice move by Nothing!

Furer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nothing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Furer is tightening it up a little... Nothing has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nothing reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nothing taps out! Nice BJJ there by Furer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mink Furer!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jt Spirit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Tokoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spirit comes to the cage accompanied by Nujabes - Feather. Tokoro has chosen World's End Rhapsody as his entrance music. Hideo Tokoro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Spirit
vs
Tokoro

164 cm
33
132 lbs
23 - 5 - 0

171 cm
26
143 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jt Spirit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hideo Tokoro!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spirit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tokoro doesn't seem bothered though.
Spirit connects with a solid leg kick.
Tokoro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spirit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tokoro on the side of the head.
Spirit misses with a body kick.
Spirit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tokoro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spirit's waist but Spirit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tokoro off to one side.
Spirit slaps away a takedown attempt from Tokoro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jt Spirit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideo Tokoro.
Spirit stalks Tokoro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tokoro's face. Tokoro staggers backwards, shaken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spirit, as that shot connected.
Tokoro moves away from the strike by Spirit.

Tokoro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Tokoro is working for a submission of some sort.
Spirit is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tokoro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tokoro moves nicely into side control.
Spirit wants to control but Tokoro postures up.

Tokoro in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Spirit is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hideo Tokoro!
Our winner, Hideo Tokoro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alvarez. The crowd seem to be enjoying Capwell's choice of entrance music: The Haunted - 99. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Johnson
vs
Capwell

191 cm
33
221 lbs
34 - 16 - 0

183 cm
29
217 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Namunamu Clothing
Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mason Capwell!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Capwell moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Capwell slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Capwell rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Capwell misses with some punches.
Capwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Capwell is keeping busy.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Capwell's takedown attempt.
Capwell misses with a body punch.
Capwell tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Capwell back against the cage.
Capwell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Capwell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Capwell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Capwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capwell takes a shot to the head.
Capwell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Capwell is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Capwell has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Capwell cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Capwell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capwell misses with the head strike.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Capwell.
Capwell misses with some punches.
Capwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
Johnny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Capwell.
Capwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson pushes Capwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Capwell looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Capwell stalling against the cage.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Capwell uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Capwell can't get the takedown.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Capwell.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Capwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Capwell lands with a light punch inside.
Capwell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Capwell is keeping busy.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capwell's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell is looking for a takedown.
Capwell misses with a body punch.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Capwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capwell lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Capwell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Capwell has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Capwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of stalling here from Capwell.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Capwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Capwell digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab from Johnson.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Capwell wants to stall.
Johnny Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Capwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Capwell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Capwell counters with a left to the body.
Capwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Capwell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Capwell can't do much from the bottom here.

Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Capwell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Capwell.
Johnson parries the strikes from Capwell easily there. Capwell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
Capwell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Capwell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Capwell lands a nice forearm strike.
Capwell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Capwell prevents Johnson from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow Capwell to pass to mount.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson has hold of Capwell's hands but Capwell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Capwell is controlling well.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Capwell pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is staying active underneath Capwell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Capwell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Capwell has control of the leg.
Capwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Capwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Capwell is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Capwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Capwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Mason Capwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Capwell preventing the sweep.
Capwell landing some decent shots from guard.
Capwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Johnson working for submissions but it's allowed Capwell to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Capwell has control of the leg.
Capwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Capwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Capwell wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Capwell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson wants to control but Capwell is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Capwell has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Capwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Capwell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Capwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson pushes Capwell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Capwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Capwell is rocked!
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Capwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Capwell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a big right hand that drops Capwell! The killer instinct kicks in and Johnson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Johnson!
Johnny Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.